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Some other useful web sites.
The
American Wind Energy Association
A wealth of information on wind energy and unusually about
small wind turbines; see FAQs for information about economic
feasibility of wind power.
British
Wind Energy Association
Look in 'Wind Power Primer' for 'Calculations
for wind energy statistics' - gives figures
for gaseous emissions from fossil fuel power
stations.
Centre
for Alternative Technology (CAT), Wales
Inspiring centre with energy-saving buildings,
organic gardens and displays of renewable
energy systems etc, that "...demonstrate
ways in which people , nature and technology
can live together successfully". CAT
also runs an Online Information Service.
Danish Wind Industry Association
Vast amounts of info on every aspect of wind power.
A "Wind Energy Manual" technical section which even
includes the original statement of Betz' Law in German (wind
turbine engineers may get over-excited at this point). A great
area for kids and teachers. Build the model
wind turbine made from paper tubes.
Department
of Trade and Industry New and Renewable Energy Program
Documents describing UK government policy on renewable
energy and the extent of its support.
Energy
Saving Trust
A useful page with a "Grant search tool" to help you
find sources of funding for your renewable energy project.
European
Wind Energy Association
A small site for all Europe, but see "Wind Force 12"
in the publications section.
Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change
Scientific reports of investigations into greenhouse
gases, climate change and the strength of the link
between them.
Segen Ltd
Iskra's main distributor for England and Wales.
Wind-Works.org
Website of Paul Gipe, who has written several excellent books
on small wind turbines and is an acknowledged expert. You'll
find articles and book reviews as well as much practical turbine
wisdom. Those of you thinking about mounting turbines on your
roof might want to read his article "Roof
Top Mounting".
YES2WIND
- for a clean energy future
A lot of your questions about wind power will be
answered here. Also debunks the
miss-information put about by the opponents of wind
energy.
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